Senior Planning & Activation Executive
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Job Summary
At Spark Foundry we bring HEAT to brands Higher Engagement Affinity and Transaction. Engagement with consumers customers and stakeholders affinity with brands and transactions that materially impact our clients businesses. Spark is uniquely positioned to deliver HEAT because we have an aligned set of beliefs that guide how we navigate a changing media landscape a structure that is designed for total accountability and a repeatable methodology to bake continuous improvement into everything we do.
In order to bring this vision to life we seek alignment around key values from our talent. Diverse thinkers with diverse thinkingwhat we call Allsortsare essential to tackle challenges through the lens of different disciplines and perspectives. To succeed at Spark you must thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. Its not enough to be new cool or interesting; our solutions must drive business results. You need to embrace both the art and the evidenceright and left brain imagination and activation insight and technology in the pursuit of big ideas that are forensically measured. If you are motivated by these values we welcome you to apply to become a Sparkie.
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The purpose of the Senior Planning & Activation Executive role is to manage the end-to-end delivery of media campaigns ensuring activity is executed accurately efficiently and aligned to client objectives. The Senior Planning & Activation Executive is responsible for campaign management financial administration media delivery and stakeholder management while identifying opportunities to optimise performance and drive strong client outcomes.
A Senior Planning & Activation Executive is expected to work independently across campaign implementation and financial processes whilst providing guidance and support to Coordinators. The role also plays an important part in developing strong relationships with media partners clients and internal teams.
- Reconcile campaign delivery and ensure final delivered plans accurately reflect billings.
- Check proformas during invoicing periods and action any required changes in a timely manner.
- Attend to account queries promptly and maintain zero outstanding account queries on a weekly basis.
- Maintain accurate budget tracking and campaign spend management.
- Ensure all campaign finance changes are accurately reflected across media plans and systems.
- Complete final buy documentation and enter rates into trading sheets following campaign bookings.
- Identify and communicate any savings opportunities that can be reinvested or returned to clients.
- Assist Coordinators with workload management prioritisation and delivery expectations.
- Provide guidance and support to ensure Coordinators have the tools and information required to perform their roles effectively.
- Act as a positive role model by demonstrating best practice campaign management and stakeholder communication.
- Support the ongoing development of Coordinators through coaching feedback and knowledge sharing.
- Motivate and inspire team members through enthusiasm creativity and a collaborative approach.
- 1.5-3 years experience within a media agency or related environment.
- Preferably a university degree or higher education qualification.
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of the Australian media landscape.
- Advanced proficiency across Microsoft Office platforms including Word PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience using the following industry platforms and tools:
- BMD
- eTAM
- Roy Morgan
- EMMA
- eRAM
- Nielsen Digital / Answers
- Sizmek and/or DCM
- MOVE
- AQX Fusion
- Develops strong professional relationships with media partners clients and internal stakeholders.
- Maintains exceptional attention to detail across all aspects of campaign management.
- Demonstrates confident and engaging communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Curious proactive and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Strong planning project management and time management capabilities.
- Takes ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work and client outcomes.
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the worlds most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at .
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
- A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical mindful and financial wellbeing.
- A creative lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach working your way with us.
- Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes.
- A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
- A committed Diversity Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women Égalité enABLE EmbRACE and Écologique committees.
- Leave benefits including Birthday Leave Flexible Public Holidays and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
- Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
- Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure paid primary carer leave secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave.
- Access to counsellors psychologists and professionals through Sonder an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological medical & safety needs.
- A workplace that stands together to provide a more open supportive and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: partners of Diversity Council Australia Pride in Diversity Family Friendly Workplaces Supply Nation and the Australian Disability Network.
If you dont tick every box in this ad please dont rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion collaboration adaptability fearlessness and integrity rather than ticking boxes so if this role resonates with you please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race age culture ability ethnicity gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldnt be where we are today. So be you we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments please contact us via ; your personal information will be kept confidential.
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About Company
Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more
